Warehouse Associate

Ryder • Fort Lauderdale, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associate to support its facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role supports warehouse distribution and fulfillment of consumer goods and retail clothing items in a safety-focused environment using state-of-the-art equipment. The associate performs order picking, packing, assembly, shipping and receiving, scanning, material handling, and facility housekeeping. The position pays $18.25 per hour, with weekly pay and paid on-the-job training. Powered industrial equipment may include stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks. Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to learn to operate powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, and to perform basic operation and maintenance such as changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the warehouse management system computer systems in use.
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility and self-direction to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; strong organization and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up practices.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Intermediate ability to operate other manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers.
• Ensure scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Secure the facility at the end of the shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping concerns.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to location policies and procedures, including material handling within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with associated physical and logical transactions as required.
• Participate in workgroup and other team activities to support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties for the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off beginning at 30 days
• Employee stock offered at a 15% discount
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more
• Safety gear provided
• Paid on-the-job training
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED